USCIS has announced that the FY 2027 H-1B electronic registration period will open at 12:00 PM (ET) on March 4, 2026, and will close at 12:00 PM (ET) on March 19, 2026. Employers must complete the online registration and submit the required fee within this window to be eligible for the lottery...
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February 2026 Immigration Update: H-1B Lottery Dates, Visa Bulletin News, Workplace Enforcement & Key U.S. and Canadian Developments
NPZ Law Group’s latest Immigration & Nationality Law Newsletter provides important updates for employers, families, medical institutions, and international applicants. This issue highlights the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period (March 4–19, 2026), I-9 audits and workplace enforcement strategies, EB-1A developments, I-130 processing delays, Visa Bulletin updates, religious worker visa changes, and...
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Season Preparation, ICE Home Enforcement Rights & Key Immigration Updates (February 2026 Newsletter)
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season is quickly approaching, with electronic registration expected to open in early March 2026. Employers should begin preparing now by confirming job details, wage levels, beneficiary information, and budgeting for the new $215 registration fee per applicant.
This month’s newsletter also highlights important “Know...
2026 U.S. Immigration Updates: What Employers and Families Should Know
Our latest U.S. and Canadian Immigration & Nationality Law Newsletter highlights critical developments affecting employers, families, and international travelers. This edition covers recent court action blocking the termination of certain family reunification parole benefits, upcoming USCIS policy shifts impacting work authorization renewals, expanded visa bond requirements, and important compliance reminders for employers....
January 2026 U.S. & Canadian immigration updates: H-1B lottery changes, Visa Bulletin movement, and major travel impacts
Start the new year informed. Our January 2026 newsletter highlights key U.S. and Canadian immigration developments, including DHS’s plan to replace the random H-1B lottery with a weighted selection system beginning FY 2027, new asylum and security-related rules, USCIS photo requirement updates, and important travel and visa appointment delays. Download the full...
What You Need to Know About Recent U.S. and Canadian Immigration Changes
Stay informed with the latest U.S. and Canadian immigration developments impacting travelers, employers, and families. This month’s updates cover H-1B and H-4 visa appointment delays, increased screening and vetting measures, new USCIS programs, Visa Bulletin movements, and important Canadian immigration policy changes.
Key U.S. & Canada Immigration Changes: Your Bimonthly NPZ Newsletter
Our bimonthly NPZ Immigration Newsletter provides timely insights into major U.S. and Canadian immigration developments, including DHS regulatory changes, B-1 in lieu of H-1B updates, Visa Bulletin movements, and IRCC policy clarifications. Explore the full newsletter below.
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What’s New in Immigration Law: H-1B Fee Rules, EAD Extensions, and Canadian Compliance Updates
The latest NPZ Law Group U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law (Bimonthly) Newsletter brings you key updates shaping immigration policy and employer compliance across North America. Learn about USCIS clarifications on the proposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee, the upcoming end of automatic EAD extensions, and the shift to mandatory electronic payments...
October 2025 U.S. & Canadian Immigration Updates: New H-1B Rules, Parole Fee, and Key Policy Shifts
As immigration policies continue to evolve in both the U.S. and Canada, October brings major updates impacting employers, foreign professionals, and students. The Trump administration has announced a forthcoming rule to tighten H-1B eligibility and oversight, along with a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee that could reshape the U.S. employment landscape. Meanwhile, USCIS...
Major U.S. and Canadian Immigration Updates: H-1B $100,000 Fee, New DOL Rules, and Canadian Pathways
Immigration policies in the U.S. and Canada continue to evolve rapidly, bringing major changes that affect both employers and foreign professionals. From the new $100,000 filing fee for certain H-1B petitions to heightened Department of Labor enforcement and Canada’s merit-based immigration alternatives, these updates are reshaping strategies for businesses and individuals alike....